Explore top 2025 5 Star Hotels in South Island

Name: Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown
Price range: $199 total
Rating: 8.4

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Top South Island 5 Star hotels

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch

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$96 nightly

$110 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

This hostel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. Express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage are also on ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Perfect place to stay with an early international flight. Tons of places to eat or drink nearby and 10 min walk to terminal.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Haka House Lake Tekapo

5 Motuariki Lane Lake Tekapo Canterbury

$258 nightly

$297 total

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant, free self parking, and a coffee shop are among this hostel's amenities. WiFi in public areas is free. A terrace, luggage storage, and laundry facilities ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (351 reviews)

STUNNING location, stunning views. Great friendly staff. Clean room. Great vibes

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

The Observatory Hotel Christchurch

9 Hereford Street Christchurch Christchurch Canterbury

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$148 nightly

$170 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

A 24-hour gym, self parking, and concierge services are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the laundry ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)

This hotel was a highlight, absolutely beautiful, interesting, central, super clean, loved it. The rooms and staff were amazing and certainly made a Christchurch stay worth it.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Quest on Kilmore

93 Kimore Street, Christchurch

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$97 nightly

$113 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Total with taxes and fees

This apartment features self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Express check-out and luggage storage are also provided.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)

Lovely hotel, spotlessly clean and great central location. Reception staff very welcoming. Would definitely stay again. One little suggestion would be to include the wifi password on the instruction page on the tv.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls

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$205 nightly

$236 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi. You'll appreciate the a rooftop ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

It was great large room with in a wonderful location and will definitely return again

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

377 Frankton Road Queenstown

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$276 nightly

$317 total

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. Families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities, kid-friendly dining, and in-room childcare. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

Room was clean and excellent. View amazing

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Sudima Christchurch City

47-49 Salisbury Street, Christchurch, Canterbury

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$148 nightly

$170 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

This luxury hotel features a full-service spa and a restaurant. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free WiFi. Valet parking, express check-in, ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (491 reviews)

Not a 5 star hotel!

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Bealey Quarter

247 Bealey Ave Christchurch

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$47 nightly

$55 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this motel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)

Large room, really great value for money

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Sudima Kaikoura

Esplanade, 114 Kaikoura Canterbury

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$150 nightly

$172 total

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the gym and perks like free self parking and free WiFi. A garden, dry cleaning, and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)

Nice hotel as you would expect. Super comfy bed staff on reception helpful. 10 minute walk in to central Kaikoura.

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

110 Frankton Road Queenstown

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$172 nightly

$199 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

Total with taxes and fees

This aparthotel features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and self parking. There's a ski shuttle, and ski rentals, ski passes and ski storage ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,427 reviews)

Gas fire and great views

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

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South Island Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

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